It is entirely possible to have an absolutely gorgeous wedding cake without totally blowing your budget.

Here are some easy ways to save money on your wedding cake.

Choose a Simple Design
Consider a simple, clean and streamlined design – avoid crazy shapes and intricate designs. The more labor-intensive your cake design is, the better for your budget. Be upfront and honest with your cake baker about your budget, and let him or her create a design that will work both your price point and your style.

Go Small
Even if you’re having a lot of guests, your cake doesn’t have to be an eight-tier tower. Regardless of your guest count, keep your wedding cake small and ask your baker to create sheet cake to serve, rather than display.